Posted by Temmie on July 31, 2003, at 15:19:19
In reply to re: Trying to Lift Up » Temmie, posted by lil' jimi on July 31, 2003, at 14:48:46
Paul was convicted of ... misdemeanor A&B, I guess. His attorney did nothing. That Jane struck him, bit him, threw him down some stairs, and God knows what else, when he raised his hands attempting to deflect her blows (and who knows, how or in what manner this occurred, I wasn’t there to witness this), the State of Massachusetts stepped in to intervene on the part of the woman, and he was the only one charged.
However, apparently they both have some kind of restraining thing. I can’t remember what it’s called. Suffice it to say -- whatever it is -- it's "against the law," Paul says, for them to come within 50-feet of each other. Or something to that effect. I wonder how long that will last?
Paul says he won't be able to return to his work as a nurse -- ever again -- because of the criminal (misdemeanor?) charges?
He’ll also be on probation for a year – so I guess – I have little to fret about. He’ll be there. I’ll be here. Maybe someone, or something will come along to intervene in the year between now and then – and – I’ll just hope ...
I’m just hoping Paul can pull himself together enough to figure out some new kind of career. He’s a certified t’ai chi instructor. Can one work in any kind of health/wellness fields with a conviction?
I don’t guess he could ever become a teacher ....
I’m also hoping, of course, in that “pulling himself together” note, that he doesn’t fall deeper into the downward spiral I’ve seen unfold around him in the last year ... which apparently now includes coke, crack, or some variation of same.
I guess I need to get to some meetings. I’ve got to keep my own ship afloat, and not invest any more of my precious life’s energy and blood to try and keep his ship sailing, too.
I appreciate your Buddhist prayers, Jimmi. Paul is also a Buddhist. I can’t remember which sect – but he’s taken vows ... somewhere ... and was given the name of Karma Jentsen (sp?)
Maybe you should offer up a few prayers for him, too.
Now? It’s starting to thunder and rain. I think I’ll go for a walk.
Peace, Temmie
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